Self proclaimed guardians of free speech push bill to make it a felony -- ThinkProgress.org

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) wrote to members of Congress this week to warn them that a piece of legislation gaining steam in the House and Senate, aimed at protecting Israel from any economic boycotts, was a flat-out violation of the United States constitution. While at least one House sponsor, Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), has already said he will review the bill in light of the group’s concerns, so far none of the 46 Senate or 238 House sponsors and co-sponsors has withdrawn support — even those who have been the most fervent critics of other restrictions on speech.  ...
https://thinkprogress.org/free-speech-senators-israel-boycott-felony-d99b2ee5a14d